Caretaker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 286064FAJ |
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Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks
Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Are you a hands-on and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe, efficient, and welcoming school environments? We’re looking for a skilled Caretaker to join our team and take responsibility for the daily upkeep, safety, and smooth running of our school premises.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our school by ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the Role
As our Caretaker, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties:
General Site Management
Locking/unlocking the site
Setting up spaces for school activities
Supporting contractors and managing site deliveries
Completing weekly vehicle and site checks
Repairs & Maintenance
Carrying out minor repairs (plumbing, lighting, fixtures, etc.)
Managing routine maintenance and emergency repairs
Supporting refurbishment projects
Liaising with contractors to ensure quality completion of works
Health & Safety
Conducting routine safety checks and fire alarm tests
Maintaining compliance records and completing risk assessments
Monitoring and resolving hazards on site
Grounds & Housekeeping
Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and accessible year-round
Clearing drains, paths, and car parks (including during frost/snow)
Inspecting play equipment
Coordinating the movement of furniture and deliveries
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience in general maintenance
Strong communication and organisational skills
Good IT skills
A positive, proactive attitude
Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Basic plumbing or carpentry
Trade qualifications
Experience in a school or similar environment
About the school
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.
Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Are you a hands-on and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe, efficient, and welcoming school environments? We’re looking for a skilled Caretaker to join our team and take responsibility for the daily upkeep, safety, and smooth running of our school premises.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our school by ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the Role
As our Caretaker, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties:
General Site Management
Locking/unlocking the site
Setting up spaces for school activities
Supporting contractors and managing site deliveries
Completing weekly vehicle and site checks
Repairs & Maintenance
Carrying out minor repairs (plumbing, lighting, fixtures, etc.)
Managing routine maintenance and emergency repairs
Supporting refurbishment projects
Liaising with contractors to ensure quality completion of works
Health & Safety
Conducting routine safety checks and fire alarm tests
Maintaining compliance records and completing risk assessments
Monitoring and resolving hazards on site
Grounds & Housekeeping
Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and accessible year-round
Clearing drains, paths, and car parks (including during frost/snow)
Inspecting play equipment
Coordinating the movement of furniture and deliveries
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience in general maintenance
Strong communication and organisational skills
Good IT skills
A positive, proactive attitude
Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Basic plumbing or carpentry
Trade qualifications
Experience in a school or similar environment
About the school
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.
Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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